Container for bulk materials
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Description
FIG. 1 is a top, front, and right side perspective view of a container for bulk materials embodying our new design;
FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof, the right side being a mirror image of the left side;
FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof.
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Patent History
Patent number: D394302
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 1, 1994
Date of Patent: May 12, 1998
Assignee: Encon, Inc. (Romeo, MI)
Inventors: Jack E. Harris (Savannah, GA), Robert A. Bromwell (Royal Oak, MI), Karl L. Sommer (Rochester Hills, MI), Gerald L. Blake (Farmington Hills, MI)
Primary Examiner: Louis S. Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: Monica A. Hannon
Law Firm: Renner, Kenner, Greive, Bobak, Taylor & Weber
Application Number: 0/23,749
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 1, 1994
Date of Patent: May 12, 1998
Assignee: Encon, Inc. (Romeo, MI)
Inventors: Jack E. Harris (Savannah, GA), Robert A. Bromwell (Royal Oak, MI), Karl L. Sommer (Rochester Hills, MI), Gerald L. Blake (Farmington Hills, MI)
Primary Examiner: Louis S. Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: Monica A. Hannon
Law Firm: Renner, Kenner, Greive, Bobak, Taylor & Weber
Application Number: 0/23,749
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
Storage Tank (D23/202);
Fluid Handling Or Treatment Equipment (D23/200)
International Classification: 2301;
International Classification: 2301;